Mobility Assistance in Roma, TX: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Roma, TX: the local picture

47%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (41% in Starr County)

272

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rio Grande City)

63%

of residents 65+ report a disability (57% in Starr County)

About 806 Roma residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (47%; 41% in Starr County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

272 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Roma that list physical therapy include Health Care Unlimited, Inc. and New Life Home Health Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Roma compared with Starr County and Texas

Census figure	Roma	Starr County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	47%	41%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	31%	27%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	63%	57%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	25%
Households with no vehicle	20%	10%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$15,177	$22,365	—

Older residents in towns around Roma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Escobares, TX	2.7 mi	396	37%
Rio Grande City, TX	12 mi	1,552	36%
Sullivan City, TX	29 mi	546	32%
La Joya, TX	34 mi	504	52%
Salida del Sol Estates, TX	35 mi	227	18%
Penitas, TX	37 mi	696	45%

Home health agencies serving Roma (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Health Care Unlimited, Inc.	Mcallen, TX	50 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 994-9911
New Life Home Health Services	Donna, TX	61 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(956) 783-4746
A Healing Touch Home Health	Weslaco, TX	65 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 447-1803
Caridad Healthcare Inc	Roma, TX	0.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 519-3227
With Open Arms Healthcare LLC	Mcallen, TX	50 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 994-9898
Saint Matthew Home Health Care LLC	Pharr, TX	53 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(956) 994-8989

Emergency hospitals near Roma

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Starr County Memorial Hospital	Rio Grande City, TX	12 mi	2 of 5	(956) 487-5561

Straight-line miles from the center of Roma. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Roma

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 80% of the $1,265 monthly median income of Roma households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Roma: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Roma?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 80% of the $1,265 monthly median income of Roma households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Roma, TX